Name: Orzo with Caramelized Butternut Squash and Bacon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta -; 4 bacon strips, chopped -; 2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch cubes) -; 1/2 cup chopped onion -; 1 cup cut fresh or frozen green beans, thawed -; 1 garlic clove, minced -; 1 tablespoon butter -; 1 teaspoon garlic salt -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese -; Minced fresh parsley -

Ingredients for - Orzo with Caramelized Butternut Squash and Bacon

1. 1-1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta

2. 4 bacon strips, chopped

3. 2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch cubes)

4. 1/2 cup chopped onion

5. 1 cup cut fresh or frozen green beans, thawed

6. 1 garlic clove, minced

7. 1 tablespoon butter

8. 1 teaspoon garlic salt

9. 1/4 teaspoon pepper

10. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

11. Minced fresh parsley

How to cook deliciously - Orzo with Caramelized Butternut Squash and Bacon

1 . Stage

In a large saucepan, cook orzo according to package directions.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir squash and onion in bacon drippings until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add beans and garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

3 . Stage

Drain orzo; stir into squash mixture. Add butter, garlic salt, pepper and bacon; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley.